Chef Supervisor (St Laurence's)

<ul><li><a href="" target="_blank">Person-Specification_-_Chef_Supervisor_-_17.09.26</a></li> <li><a href="" target="_blank">Job_Description_-_Chef_Supervisor_-_17.09.26</a></li> <li><a href="" target="_blank">Conditions_of_Service_-_CVP0716</a></li> </ul> <p>Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.</p> <p>You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.</p> <p></p> <p>Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.</p> <p>We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.</p> <p><strong>• Employer:</strong> Knowsley Council</p> <p><strong>• Salary:</strong> Grade F (SCP 12-17) - £29,542 to £32,046 (pro-rata for part time)</p> <p><strong>• Location:</strong>  St Laurence's Catholic Primary School</p> <p><strong>• Contract:</strong> Permanent</p> <p><strong>• Working Pattern:</strong> Part Time</p> <p><strong>• Hours:</strong> 25 hours</p> <p><strong>• DBS Check:</strong> Enhanced</p> <p><strong>• Closing Date:</strong> 25th October 2026 at 23:59pm </p> <p><strong>• Reference:</strong> CVP 0716</p> <p>Are you enthusiastic and motivated about providing the best possible service to Knowsley residents?</p> <p>Do you enjoy leading and motivating others as well as working as part of a team?</p> <p>Do you want access to a generous benefits scheme including a local government pension?</p> <p>If so, this could be the role for you. We are recruiting for a permanent Chef Supervisor based at St Laurence's Catholic Primary School. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to working as part of a team to deliver the service at the highest standard.</p> <p>Duties will include, but are not limited to, operational management, preparing and serving food, delegating tasks and upholding high standards of hygiene and cleaning. Relevant training will be provided. Please see the Job Description for further information.</p> <p>At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, </p> <p>compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 5 days per week.</p> <p>We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p> <p>Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.</p> <p>See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="" target="_blank"> <p>Curious about how much a pension with Knowsley Council could be worth? Take a look at this <a href="" target="_blank">public sector pension calculator</a> to find out</p> <p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p> <p> At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: </p> <p><strong>Leanne Hind / <a href="mailto:Leanne.Hind@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Leanne.Hind@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 0151 443 5037</strong></p>

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